Esme woke up next to Charlie slightly nauseous. She got out of bed and walked down the stairs to see Bill making tea.
"Morning, Esme."
"Morning Bill, how can you be so happy in the morning," she groaned laying her head on the table.
"You and Charlie are perfect for each other. You both aren't morning people."
She groaned again. "Sorry, I just feel nauseous."
"Why don't you go back to bed. I'll bring you up some ginger tea."
She nodded and walked back up to her room. She sat back on the bed as Charlie opened his eyes.
"Morning love, I thought I heard you get up a few minutes ago," he said smiling at her.
"I just felt a little nauseous and Bill insisted I come back in here."
"And do you want to cuddle to help you feel better?" he asked.
"Maybe a little."
Charlie smiled as she made herself comfortable in his arms.
"Is this something we should worry about?" he asked playing with a strand of her hair.
Before she could respond Bill knocked on the door and brought in the cup of tea for her.
"Thanks, Bill."
"No problem, Esme."
She took a sip and asked. "Charlie, can you leave Bill and I alone for a few minutes?"
"Umm, okay. I guess I'll go down and make some tea."
Esme nodded as Charlie got out of bed and walked out of their room.
"What's wrong, Esme?"
"I haven't done a test but I'm pretty sure I'm pregnant. I have all the symptoms.I'm scared about telling Charlie about my possible pregnancy. What if he doesn't react well?"
"You know he's crazy about you and Jessie. He'll be crazy about this child too," Bill reassured her.
Charlie walked back in with a cup of tea and sat on the bed. "Is there something I should know?"
"I'll leave you two alone."
Bill left the room.
"Are you alright, love? You still nauseous?"
"Not anymore. I have an idea why I'm nauseous though."
"What's that?"
"I'm pretty sure, I'm pregnant."
Charlie nearly choked on his tea. "You are?"
"I mean I haven't done a pregnancy test."
"You can do a pregnancy test at home? I thought only the healer - er doctor could do the test?"
"No, I mean they can but I'd like do the test at home first."
"Do you want me to go get one for you?"
Esme nodded. Charlie finished his tea and began getting ready.
"If I am actually pregnant, would you be happy?"
Charlie grinned. "I would be. What about you?"
"I would be, I just expected a different reaction," she said shifting her feet.
Charlie stopped, walked over and cupped her cheek lovingly. "Were you afraid I would react like Jessie's biological dad?"
"I was. I expected you to at least slap me when you heard the news."
Charlie's heart broke as he wiped a tear from her eye. "You know I would never lay a hand on your beautiful face, love."
Esme smiled at him. He kissed her cheek and she gave him some muggle money so he could buy a pregnancy test for her.
"Where's Charlie going?" Bill asked
"He's going to go buy me a muggle pregnancy test," she explained.
Bill nodded. "You could do a pregnancy charm."
"I know but I feel more comfortable with a home pregnancy test."
A few minutes later, Charlie arrived back home with the test and handed it to her. She walked to the bathroom and did the test.
"So, did I knock you up or not?" Charlie asked.
She giggled. "I'll know in a few minutes, Charlie."
Charlie nodded. A few minutes later, the results were in.
"I'm definitely pregnant."
Charlie grinned. "I'm so happy. I guess it's time to replace that promise ring with an engagement ring."
"I'd like that. But there's no rush for you to buy the ring," she smiled at him.
They walked out of the loo to see Bill and Fleur waiting for them on the couch.
"So, are you pregnant?" Bill asked.
"I am. I'm around twelve weeks," Esme smiled.
Bill nodded. "So, you going to make an honest woman of my best friend, Charlie?"
"Definitely. And it's not just because she's knocked up," Charlie said.
"I know, it isn't, Charlie," Esme smiled kissing his cheek.
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It was a couple of days later, they were outside 'The Burrow' waiting for someone to answer the door. Molly answered the door and escorted them in.
"Mum, can you call everyone in? We need to tell them something."
Molly nodded and called the rest of the family.
"What's going on?" George asked.
Charlie smiled. "A few days ago we found out that Esme is pregnant."
"How far along?"
"About 12 weeks now. Though, I have my healer appointment in a few days to confirm. This was just a home pregnancy test."
"We're going to be grandparents."
"You are."
Molly hugged them tearfully.
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Esme and Charlie were sitting in the waiting room at St. Mungo's about three days after telling the family.
"Esme Abrams!" the healer called.
Charlie hopped up and helped Esme up. The couple followed the healer.
"Miss Abrams and Mr. Weasley, I presume?"
"Yes, I'm Esme and this my boyfriend and the father of my child Charlie Weasley," Esme grinned.
"Weasley, any relation to Arthur?" he asked.
"Yes, he's my dad."
The healer nodded. "We went to school together. Though, I was a Hufflepuff."
Charlie nodded.
"So, it says here you have a daughter who is four years old?" the healer said checking his notes.
"Yes, we do."
"How's this pregnancy going?"
"Good so far, I'm always craving chocolate like I did with my daughter."
The healer nodded. "Would you feel more comfortable with a muggle ultrasound or a spell?"
"I didn't know St. Mungo's could do ultrasounds."
"We're trying more muggle things," he said.
"I'd like an ultrasound if that's okay with you Charlie."
"It's up to you, love."
Esme said. "I'd like an ultrasound."
The healer nodded and left the room briefly to bring in the machine. A few minutes later he returned.
"Please lay down and pull up your shirt," he instructed.
Esme did as told as Charlie took her hand. The machine began moving around her baby bump.
"So, how does 'Baby Weasley' look?" Charlie asked as he tightened the grip on his girlfriend's hand in anticipation.
"It looks like you're exactly thirteen weeks. Next appointment you'll be able to find out the gender."
"Okay."
The healer nodded and led them out to the waiting room.